Description
A Grade II listed 17th century three/four bedroom semi detached cottage within terraced landscaped gardens of approximately 0.26 acres towards the end of a no through lane. The cottage, formerly part of a farmhouse, has been refurbished and updated while retaining period features including exposed beams and timbers, ledge and brace doors and period fireplaces. On the ground floor there are three separate reception rooms and a recently refitted Aga kitchen. The sitting room has an exposed oak floor, and a feature brick fireplace housing a multi fuel burning stove. The bedrooms are accessed via two staircases. One staircase leads to the principal bedroom, a bathroom and a dressing room which could be used as a fourth bedroom. The other stairs lead to two further bedrooms and a separate shower room.
St. Neots Road provides access to a small number of additional properties only. Twin timber five bar gates lead to a gravel driveway which provides parking for up to six cars and access to the detached oak framed carport and garage which has twin timber doors, power connected and eaves storage.
Kitchen The kitchen has been recently refitted in a custom built range of cream Shaker style units including drawers and tall storage cupboards. Complementary hardwood work surfaces incorporate a one and a half bowl ceramic sink and drainer. There is an inset two oven electric Aga, an additional electric back up oven, a dishwasher and space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer.
Gardens The formal gardens are a notable feature of the property and are arranged on varying levels, with paved pathways linking the different areas. On the lower level the garden has paved terrace areas. There are various lawned areas with shaped established borders and mature trees. To the rear of the garage there is a greenhouse and a garden shed.
Situation and Schooling Renhold village is to the north of the River Great Ouse and has a lower school, church, a public house and a village store. The ruins of Renhold Castle have been designated a Scheduled Monument. Education is provided by schools in Bedford, 4 miles away, including the Harpur Trust schools. Further afield is Kimbolton School to the north east. The village is within a short drive of the Bedford bypass (A421) which provides access to Junction 13 of the M1, Milton Keynes to the west and the A1 and Cambridge to the east.
